GALLERY: Mazda CX-5 gets Kodo looks and Skyactiv tech

I just realised that we haven’t had a proper all round look at the new Mazda CX-5, which was unveiled in production form at Frankfurt in September, so here you go. This gallery shows Mazda’s smallest SUV inside and out, allowing us to view the new Kodo (Soul of Motion) design from all angles, as well as the sedate business-like cabin that hints at BMW.

The CX-5 has a relatively lengthy wheelbase of 2,700 mm, which is 30 mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX’s. Mazda says that it has class-leading rear seat legroom of 997 mm, while there’s 500 litres of useable luggage space (including a sub trunk) maximised by removing protrusions. The “Karakuri” rear seats split fold 40:20:40 (which is very unique) and there’s a remote fold-down function.

We also see a 5.8-inch colour touch screen monitor on the dashboard, which contains Mazda’s new new HMI system and a navigation system based on the latest from TomTom. A Bose stereo is on the options list.

The CX-5 will come with Mazda’s revolutionary SkyActiv engines. The SkyActiv-G 2.0 petrol boasts the world highest compression ratio of 14.0:1, with its 4-2-1 exhaust system preventing knocking and providing good torque from low engine speeds. In the FWD model, the 2.0 makes 165 PS and 210 Nm, and in the AWD there’s 160 PS and 208 Nm. Mazda says that a 2.0 FWD model with 6-speed manual and i-stop will only drink 6.0 litres of fuel per 100 km combined.

There’s also a SkyActiv 2.2 diesel with the world’s lowest compression ratio for oil burners at 14.0:1 and a two-stage turbocharger. Mazda says that this high tech engine can clear Euro 6 emission standards without the need of any NOx after-treatment systems. Two variants are available, a High Power 175 PS/420 Nm version and the standard 150 PS/380 Nm unit. With a 6/MT with i-stop, this engine needs just 4.5 litres per 100 km combined.

Transmission wise, Mazda promises double-clutch performance for the auto and a “light and crisp shift feel known from the MX-5″ for the manual. Both are six speeders, which is enough, really.

The CX-5 looks good and sounds impressive, especially the SkyActiv bits. Like what you see?

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

I wont be surprised dude. I already got a bag-full of thumbs down for just stating a presumptuous comment regarding the price itself. And I really wonder whether these people actually know the real function of a thumbs down. hahaha. Damn funny

Really like the overall design. The meters look classy. Their SkyActive engine really impressed me a lot. 14.0:1 is almost unthinkable. Even Mitsubishi 2.0 engine only runs at 10:1. Easily beats new CRV by miles! Well done Mazda.

Wah laaau….so many japs fan boys give thumb down. ??????… Well, accept the fact lorr…Though shushi still holds the market share but kimchi is the trend nowadays. In order to sustain market leadership, shushi have to have kimchi toppings, kimchi flavored wasabi and so on…Why kimchi so popular?..Like it or hate it coz they have a German chef.

You have to accept the fact lor..as you said jap still hold the market share. Kimchi is the trend because it’s a CHEAP product. Let’s face it la…as we all know sushi is always more expensive than a kimchi. Would you still buy a Korean car with exactly same spec with the Jap at the SAME price? And I wouldn’t want to eat kimchi prepared by German chef or a German sausage topped with kimchi…..

The story doesn’t end there. Beside power and torque, fuel efficient is vital epecially today and European emission standard. Mazda managed to achieve that with higher power and yet lower fuel consumption. Alfa only known for power but suck big time in fuel consumption. What’s the point of having high power in a half baked product?

I’m one of mazda fans; love the design and appreciate the technology. I love the Kodo exterior but interior seems plain, Nagare is more of my choice. Anyway mazda is making huge progress here which is good. Mazda should make known of their presence more here through ads and shows..

Nice car but SUXXX after sales service by BERMAZ. Just look around at other forum. Too many complained by customer. Workshop not settle the matters fast. No spare parts, must wait. If got, bloody expensive. Dun believed, just ring their service centre and ask for spare parts pricing. BERMAZ only wanna make profit and dun care about after sales. After making so much money, later on sell off the company out. Thats how Berjaya Group play in business. The worse so far, very bad 2nd hand value compare other Jap brand.

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